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The Memphis Public Library’s virtual branch manager, Kevin Dixon, creates a bi-monthly “dashboard” of library statistics that ties back to the strategic plan. This one page document contains so much valuable information about the library, we just had to share it.

Once in awhile we run into someone who says, “Why should I support the Library? It’s going to be gone in 10 years anyway. Besides, my tax dollars go toward the Library.”

We welcome these encounters because it gives us a chance to set the record straight. Invariably, these people haven’t been to the Library lately. They don’t have any idea how many people use the Library (3 million annually) and the multitude of ways in which they use it. Here are some examples:

– Young parents bring their children to free StoryTime and puppet shows

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Support the teens in #CLOUD901, who formed the Memphis Mech-Warriors, the only library community-based team to compete in this year’s FIRST Robotics national competition! See the crowdfunding campaign here! For more on the type of creativity that has come out of CLOUD901, check out this video that teens not only created, but won a Toyota Challenge and is now running as a TV commercial.

Don’t forget when shopping, to use this unique Amazon Smile link, and Amazon will donate to the Memphis Library Foundation.

In part, ongoing private support continues to allow the Memphis Library Foundation to make needed enhancements to the Memphis Public Library & Information Center, and all 18 branches. Please consider an investment, as a general gift, a gift in-kind, or explore other options.